Discussions about immigration are heated, even antagonistic. But what happens when supporters and opponents undertake to show more empathy? A…
New study suggests crucial role for lymphocytes in asymptomatic COVID-19 infection
A retrospective study of 52 COVID-19 patients may help researchers better understand why not everyone show symptoms of the disease. The…
COVID-19 rapid test has successful lab results, research moves to next stages
Rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in about 30 seconds following the test, has had successful preliminary results. The test…
Impact of COVID-19 infection on patients with congenital heart disease
Results of a retrospective analysis suggest that people born with a heart defect who developed COVID-19 symptoms had a low…
Aerosols vs. droplets
A new study investigates the secret of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s unusual success: its transmissibility, or how it manages to get…
Army researchers collaborate on universal antibody test for COVID-19
Researchers have tested alternative ways to measure COVID-19 antibody levels, resulting in a process that is faster, easier and less…
Scientists identify sensor protein that underlies bladder control
Scientists have found that the main sensor protein enabling our sense of touch also underlies the feeling of having a…
An alternative to animal experiments
Researchers have cultured so-called intestinal organoids from human intestinal tissue, which is a common byproduct when performing bowel surgery. These…
Stay in touch with your emotions to reduce pandemic-induced stress
The coronavirus has ushered in a lot of stress. Psychologists say people can reduce stress by identifying their emotions and…
Therapy plus medication better than medication alone in bipolar disorder
A review of 39 randomized clinical trials has found that combining the use medication with psychoeducational therapy is more effective…